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SONG SAA PRIVATE
ISLAND, CAMBODIA
Ravishingly relaxing, this is how
you do eco-luxe. Cambodia’s
first genuine five-star beach
resort is scattered over a pair
of islands in the secluded Koh
Rong archipelago. Whisked by
speedboat from Sihanoukville,
this is a place where time does
stand still. By day, snorkel
amid rainbow-hued fish, kayak
to secret coves and picnic on
deserted islands. By night take
the bioluminescence swim
under the stars, sip cocktails at
the laidback Driftwood Bar or
feast on Khmer classics at Vista.
What’s more, Song Saa’s eco
and community credentials are
sky high with resident marine
biologists and the majority of
staff, Cambodian.

PETER ISLAND, FOUR SEASONS RESORT
BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS & RESIDENCES,
This is the largest private ANGUILLA
island in the BVI, 1,800 Turquoise sea, rustling
marooned acres fringed by palms and never ending
five pearl-white beaches coral beaches, Anguilla is SIX SENSES ZIL PASYON,
(pictured). There are few everything you want from SEYCHELLES
the Caribbean. Being further
better away-from-it-all
Anyone who has been ‘Six Sensed’
WORTH THE islands in the Caribbean. away than other islands, it has will know that it’s worth travelling
Hiking, biking or running
a real sleepy feel that has pure
to the ends of the earth for. Zil
escapism imprinted into its
trails are dotted with water
Pasyon is no different: and it might
EXTRA HOP stations; take a trip to RMS silky soft sand. Four Seasons just be one of the most luxurious
Rhone, one of the world’s top
Resort & Residences opened
resorts in the Seychelles (bold talk
dive sites; stay overnight on a
last year and immediately hit
we know). Sitting pretty in perpetual
yacht and don’t leave without
guest rooms and vast villas
surrendering to a sea-stone the luxury spot. Gorgeous summer on the spectacular island
of Félicité, it’s accessible only by
Some places are worth the long-haul flight, the extra boat massage at the sublime spa, have been designed by Kelly helicopter and boat; once here you
ride or helicopter transfer. We’ve picked seven far-flung munching on coconut-crusted Wearstler and feature a load have 600-plus wild acres and three
places that aren’t accessible by direct flight, but worth French toast or indulging in of earthy elements including insanely beautiful beaches to call
every minute of travel time. a five-course wine dinner. It driftwood lamps and gnarled home. Vast villas come with their
might be one of the longest wooden tables. The bluff own wine cellars and 24 hour Guest
established hotels in this part setting overlooking Barnes Experience Maker; the Six Senses
of the world, but Peter Island Bay is also pretty fabulous, Spa perched on granite boulders is
gives all its newbie neighbours as is the huge spa, plethora made of knot-busting stuff; there’s
a run for their money. of facilities and glam vibe. sensational seafood and a hammock-
strung bar for rum punch lolling.
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